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Misc. This well rounded handset also comes preloaded with QuickOffice that allows you to open MS document files as well as those in PDF format. Heavier PDF files do take a little while to load though and you don’t have the option to create new files or edit existing. You’ll have to purchase the license for the same. A Dictionary, Zip file manager (creating and opening existing), Calendar, Alarm, World Clock, Calculator and even a Unit converter are all present. Samsung has also included a business card scanner that works quite flawlessly even in low lighting conditions. A Smart Search feature is available and designed to help you locate data on the handset or the web. It’s not very responsive when looking for files on the handset though. Camera The Omnia HD is Samsung’s fourth 8 megapixel camera that’s been launched into the Indian Market. The others have done really well at least in this department and the Omnia HD has not been left behind. It’s loaded with features that include Face, Smile and even Blink Detection, Samsung’s WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) setting, Geotagging using the internal GPS, Image Stabilization, plenty of scene modes and my personal favorite, an auto stitch Panorama setting which can be used horizontally as well as vertically. Image quality is really good with black levels being stronger than most other handsets in this caliber. Low light images are not too bad either and macro shots allow you to really get up close and personal with the subjects. The Panorama Mode with its auto-stitch capabilities. It joins images on the fly with a very helpful graph to keep you steady. And of course one can't forget the video recording in HD quality i.e. 720p. Battery The biggest drawback to this colossus of a handset is battery. Even with its AMOLED display and battery saving mode, I found the battery to be insufficient. If you’re an avid photo buff who likes uploading images you’ll get just a few hours of battery life which is extremely poor. I used the i8910 for Twitter Pics in Berlin at the IFA event and was never able to get a full day's use of the handset. Of course I was using GPRS and not Wi-Fi most of the time as it was not always available the handset was completely dead after about 5 hours of usage. Talk time in general averaged at just about 4 hours but the company claims it should handle at least 10 hours.  The Bottom Line Like its predecessor, the Omnia HD is also quite steep at Rs. 34,000. However taking into consideration the 16 Gigs of space and capacity for more, the superb camera and brilliant media functionality as well the other very helpful apps and features, the Omnia HD would make a good buy. The only thing you’ll have to contend with is the rather poor battery life, but all else is just great. |
Tags: Touchscreen , Series 60 , 8 Megapixel
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